OWK’s stable - De Rosa / Geoffrey Butler / Ridley Oval

The bike and bars are looking great, nothing like Somec lust.

Would the grammo look better if you change the headset to one of those semi conical record headset? Just a thought.

possibly, but I'm giving up on quill to ahead adapters permanently. I've tried 3 different brands on 2 different bikes and all 3 have slipped at some point.

You too heavy bro ;)

Should I just use it for polo?

That was my first thought, and couldn't find another on Google..Seems to be though..

Looks very similar construction to an ITM stem. I had an ITM Krystal for a while and the weld finish was equal to a Grammo just without the kudos .. very light too for a quill stem.

Yeah I can see the similarity... but this one is a much more matte finish.. and has a different steerer clamp arrangement..

Looks smart, love it - thanks TM

Just cabling and bartape left now - well excited!

So damn nice.

^same :D

Bike is now cabled up, bars taped, off to pick up and install a Record C9 chain and dial in the gears, then we can haz rideable biek :D

Will take it for a ride tomorrow and take some nicer pictures - 1st impressions though is that it is super stiff, fits really well and I have a big smile.

Good job Apollo, wasn't overly keen on the frame at first but it looks very good. Just need some road pedals now :-)

Pure class. Great job

Thanks guys - JB, need to get road shoes for that to happen... maybe soon :)

Slightly better pics for now:

Super job there, only thing I would change personally would be the saddle. The gold rails don't tie in to me. Everything else is spot on.

+1 on the saddle, rest is bosh!

thanks guys... might replace it with a Ti railed Rolls at a later date...For now, I finished tweaking the gears etc and can say that it's finished

That's awesome, have fun!

Forgot to say thanks breso for the awesome wheel and service

Forgot to say thanks breso for the awesome wheel and service

;)

The most laser-level cockpit I ever done seen.
Beautiful bicycle, well done.

Thanks Mr B, it did take a bit of standing back and checking!

So happy I didn't go with this setup: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2847/10962142375_5824c71e48_c.jpg

Yesterday's (short) ride round Alexandra Palace and Muswell Hill was really comfy!

I think you've found the perfect road bike, a modern steel always feel great to ride, especially a huge size that no longer flex like a noodle every time you want to set off slowly.

Man am I late to the party, lovely lovely build!